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Special topic: First Look
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers
President Donald Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. The move sidelines only the second Black general to serve as chairman.
Top Russian and American officials will discuss ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
The talks scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia mark another pivotal step by the Trump administration to reverse U.S. policy towards Russia.
Finland urges leaders to rearm Ukraine as U.S. hints Europe excluded from peace talks
At Munich Security Conference, Finland's president says Europe should put "maximum pressure on Russia" as U.S. prepares to negotiate deal without them.
Vice President Vance tells Europe's leaders: Stop building a 'firewall' to block far right
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President Vance said German political coalitions that refuse to work with far right parties violate democracy.
Donald Trump and the NFL: How his presence at the Super Bowl fuels controversy
Donald Trump’s appearance at Super Bowl LIX will be a presidential first. His presence comes as the league removes “End Racism” slogans, a move some see as aligning with his broader rollback of diversity initiatives.
Lebanon's president forms new government as southern ceasefire holds
Lebanon's first government in two years takes office as it rebuilds its war-torn south. The country also seeks to maintain security after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in November.
Rubio pushes Panama to reduce Chinese influence over canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president in a face-to-face meeting that the Central American ally must reduce alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or the Trump administration will take “measures necessary” to do so.
Trump imposes steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Will it sabotage economic growth?
President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increased prices for American consumers.
Colombia refused flights carrying deported migrants. Then Trump ordered tariffs.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro agrees to receive undocumented migrants as President Donald Trump steps up deportation efforts. Mr. Petro initially rejected two groups of migrants sent to Colombia because they were not treated with “dignity.”
Israel stops return of thousands to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute
Accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire, Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza.
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow confirmation
Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote Friday night, only the second time a vice president has done so on a Cabinet confirmation.
‘Everything will be revealed.’ Why did Trump declassify JFK, RFK, and MLK files?
President Trump’s executive order required the release of classified documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Trump promised during his reelection campaign to declassify the documents.
Trump uses all tools available to roll back federal DEI initiatives
President Donald Trump is rolling back the government’s decades-long push for diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI’s supporters say it ensures historically marginalized groups are included, while critics have long condemned it as discriminatory.
What is Stargate, the $500 billion Trump-supported AI investment project?
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank formed Stargate, a new venture investing up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in Texas. President Donald Trump talked up the partnership on Jan. 21, calling it ”a resounding declaration of confidence in America’s potential.”
As China’s population continues to plummet, demographic alarms are ringing
Once known for its efforts to curtail population growth, China is now facing a demographic crisis that threatens its economy and already-frail social security system.
Gaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostages
A ceasefire in the War in Gaza took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three hostages it has held for 15 months during its fighting with Israel. 
Chicago prepares for deportation arrests of hundreds after Trump takes office
Immigration officers may target more than 300 people with criminal histories after President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday, an official said.
Biden says Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified
President Joe Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the Constitution. The national archivist disagrees.
Phased Gaza ceasefire deal is announced between Israel and Hamas
After months of on-off negotiations conducted by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, there is hope that the remaining details of the ceasefire deal will be resolved within hours and could go into effect on Jan. 19.
Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.
The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
Jack Smith report: Trump’s 2020 election actions were an ‘unprecedented criminal effort’
Special counsel Jack Smith’s report about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results was released on Jan. 14. Mr. Smith believes Mr. Trump would have been convicted if he had not been reelected to the White House.
DOJ concludes Tulsa Race Massacre was horrific. But there’s no one left to prosecute.
The more than 120-page report released on Jan. 10 outlined the scope and impact of the attack that left as many as 300 people dead. Investigators found federal reports written just days after it happened, in 1921, but no evidence prosecutors evaluated them.
A woman and her dad help Calif. evacuees learn if their homes survived the fires
Vanessa Prata and her father, Aluizio, posted to an Altadena community group on Facebook to say they were willing to check on the homes of people who had evacuated their property. They visited more than two dozen homes Friday and Saturday.
LA county wildfires are likely the costliest in US history, surpassing $120 billion
While California is no stranger to major wildfires, they have generally been concentrated in inland areas that are not densely populated. That’s far from the case this time.
The National Guard has arrived to help Los Angeles. How you can help from afar.
As the Los Angeles wildfires enter their fourth day, another fire started late Jan. 9, but an aggressive response prevented it from spreading. The fires have burned more than 10,000 homes. Here are ways you can support recovery efforts.
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